Minimal

usgb/ˈmɪnɪml/
adjective

Very small, tiny, or simple.

She has a minimal amount of make-up on.
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Often appears as...

  • minimal effort
  • minimal amount
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Understated Impact

Describes something not obvious but still significant. It's used where something small makes an important difference.

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His minimal intervention solved the issue.
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Emphasize Scale

Shows that something is intentionally kept at a low level, used to highlight its small scale or simplicity.

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They used minimal lighting for the scene.
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